4-H Student Nutrition Advisory Councils Support Positive Youth Development and Health Outcomes Among Underserved Populations

Authors

Shannon Klisch, University of California Cooperative Extension - San Luis Obispo & Santa BarbaraFollow
Katherine E. Soule, University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources DivisionFollow

Volume

59

Issue

3

DOI

10.34068/joe.59.03.19

Abstract

4-H SNAC Clubs engage youth in low-income schools with majority Latinx enrollment in leadership activities to increase schoolwide health and wellness. 4-H SNAC Clubs aim to develop youth health leaders, establish youth-adult partnerships, and increase access to 4-H in Latinx communities. Outcomes related to healthful living and positive youth development were assessed using the Teen Teacher Retrospective Survey (n=59) across five 4-H SNAC Clubs. Results show positive outcomes related to self-reported health behaviors for students and their families and leadership development. 4-H SNAC Clubs can increase access to 4-H among Latinx youth and support healthier communities through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education programming.

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Recommended Citation

Klisch, S., & Soule, K. E. (2021). 4-H Student Nutrition Advisory Councils Support Positive Youth Development and Health Outcomes Among Underserved Populations. The Journal of Extension, 59(3), Article 19. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.59.03.19